TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Action Minutes Page 1 April 19, 2010
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Pelkey called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. and then recessed the Regular Meeting in order to finish the Work Session. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor John Pelkey
Deputy Mayor Edward Havens
Councillor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Thomas Delnicki
Councillor Janice Favreau
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Budget Work Session of April 12, 2010; and Public Hearing of April 15, 2010.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
At 8:32 p.m. the Regular Meeting was recessed in order to finish the Work Session agenda. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 10:02 p.m.
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to Suspend the Rules to go to Items 17. A. and 17. B. Councillor Favreau seconded the motion. Councillor Hale made a friendly amendment to add Items 17. D. and 17. E. The motion was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business
A. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Ordinance, an “Ordinance to Create and Become a Member of the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority”
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, May 3, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a Proposed Ordinance, an “Ordinance to Create and Become a Member of the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority”.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Hale
The motion was approved, unanimously
- Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with The State of Connecticut for Rights of Way Activities for the Reconstruction of Kelly Road
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor was awarded Federal and State funding from the Surface Transportation Program (STP-Urban) for the reconstruction of Kelly Road; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council on December 10, 2009 has reaffirmed the need for said project and supports the continuation of the design and said project; and
WHEREAS, The State of Connecticut will be responsible for conducting the Rights of Way acquisition portion of said project and requires that the Town of South Windsor enter into an agreement with the State for this portion of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is responsible for 10% of the cost of acquisition of Rights of Way and easements and said portion is estimated to be $19,500, which the State requires as a demand deposit
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
ITEM:
17. B. (continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes its Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to execute the agreement titled “Agreement Between The State of Connecticut and the Town of South Windsor for Rights of Way Activities in Conjunction with Urban Systems for Reconstruction of Kelly Road”; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council authorizes the expenditure of $19,500.00 for the demand from the Kelly Road portion of the Capital Bonded Projects Account.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
D. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $4,500 from the Contingency Account to the Adult and Senior Department Equipment Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $4,500 from the Contingency Account to the Adult and Senior Department Equipment Account, to cover the cost to purchase a bus from The Hartford Transit District.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
The motion was approved, unanimously
- Resolution Authorizing Overtime for Public Works Staff
WHEREAS, it is planned to have an Electronics Recycling Collection with CRRA at the Earth Day celebration that is being held on April 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, in order to hold this collection it is necessary for staff from Public Works to be able to work overtime
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the use of $600.00 to be used for overtime.
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Favreau
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
17. New Business (continued)
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to Suspend the Rules to go to Item 17. F. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution to Support the Safe Routes to Schools Projects at Orchard Hill and Eli Terry Elementary Schools
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has been short-listed to receive funding for Safe Routes to Schools projects at both Orchard Hill Elementary and Eli Terry Elementary Schools; and
WHEREAS, the Town has published a legal notice, mailed a news release and mailed a formal letter to area property owners, announcing a public informational meeting for the proposed Safe Routes to Schools projects at Orchard Hill and Eli Terry Elementary Schools; and
WHEREAS, a public information meeting was held on March 31, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Timothy Edwards Middle School at which meeting residents had an opportunity to provide input on these projects; and
WHEREAS, the Town has received input from residents at the public information meeting and finds that the proposed Safe Routes to Schools projects are in the best interest of the Town of South Windsor; will promote the health, safety and general welfare of its residents and provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Education supports these Safe Routes to Schools projects and has passed a resolution of support on April 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Town will be responsible for completing the design, obtaining any permits and easements needed for these projects and intends to fund this part of these projects in the Capital Projects Budget
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby supports the Safe Routes to Schools projects at Orchard Hill and Eli Terry Elementary Schools and commits to completing the design and obtaining any permits and easements necessary for these projects.
Was made by Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
At 11:00 p.m. Mayor Pelkey made a motion to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m.; the motion was not seconded and the meeting ended.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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